5/14/09

America
Political Fight Breaks Out at EMT Rally - New Jersey
It’s emergency medicine vs. urgent care across the US
Looking for Ways to Distribute Sussex County Paramedic Costs - Delaware
Pact expands paramedics' role - Nebraska
Davidson Co. Rescue Squad Hopes Citizens Can Make Up Budget Difference - North Carolina
EMT's rally against state cuts - New Jersey
Emergency Dispatch Service Fees Could Increase - Colorado
Some Local Paramedics will Soon Begin Training with Police - Nebraska
Lyons Ambulance charges town $0 - Massachusetts
Storm responders told to think local, not FEMA - Florida
An Experimental Drug Eases Poisonous Scorpion Stings in Children, a Study Finds

Legal
Committee weighs disciplinary action in athlete's death - North Carolina

Human Interest
EMT on motorcycle saves Bemidji woman from burning house - Minnesota
Google wants to know if you're sick
Chief one of few women in top job - Florida

Criminal
EMS paramedic Glenn Burks cleared of sexual accusations - Ohio
Last Two Defendants Convicted in Ambulance Fraud Case Sentenced - Texas
Staten Island EMT in trouble after crime-scene photo flap - New York

Obits/Services
Bernie White leaves a lasting legacy - Michigan
Shreveport fire captain's funeral set for Friday - Louisiana
Deceased jogger identified as EMT from Westbury - New York
EMS pioneer Gillespie honored - Georgia

Canada
Norwegian air ambulance service buys CAE flight simulator - Canada